1923 Star Aminah Nieves Shares Details of Filming Epic Death Scene

Aminah Nieves, known for her role as Teonna Rainwater on Paramount’s hit series 1923, recently shared some behind-the-scenes details about filming a pivotal scene on the show. In the scene, Teonna has to kill Father Renaud, played by actor Sebastian Roché, in a dramatic showdown.

Despite the intensity of the scene, Nieves revealed that they didn’t rehearse it too much. They briefly blocked it out before diving in. Nieves even mentioned that she rehearsed it in a monotone to get the camera angles right, only doing one full rehearsal.

Given that the scene was stunt-heavy, it required extra time and precision. Nieves had to be very accurate with her movements to pull off the physical stunt stab convincingly. As an actor, embodying the act of killing someone on screen can be emotionally challenging, but Nieves pushed through and delivered a compelling performance.

Nieves admitted to feeling nervous before filming the scene, fearing that she might accidentally hurt Roché. However, her supportive co-star reassured her and encouraged her to go for it, reminding her that he was padded up and safe. In the end, everything went smoothly, and Nieves portrayed the complex emotions of her character with skill.

Not only did Nieves nail the emotional aspects of the scene, but she also showcased impressive aim when executing the fake stabbing during filming. Her dedication to the role and attention to detail truly shone through in that impactful moment on the show.

For fans wanting to know more about Aminah Nieves and her character Teonna Rainwater on 1923, be sure to check out the full interview with her on the Dutton Rules podcast. This role marks Nieves’ first major film or television role, and it’s clear that she has a bright future ahead in the entertainment industry.